Accounting Technician 1

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS! The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Employment and Training Services, is recruiting for an Accounting Technician 1 located in Juneau! No Cover Letter Required! This position is in the General Government Union (GGU) at a Range 12.
What You Will Be Doing: Our primary duties are to determine the tax liability of employers potentially subject to the Employment Security Act, determine the appropriate employer contribution rate, and process quarterly tax reports and payments.
This position will learn the process of researching discrepancies in employer accounts and employee wage records, will prepare documents necessary for accounting adjustments and refunds, and will learn to perform the data entry to adjust the computer records.
The successful candidate will learn how to correctly apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures to the Alaska Unemployment Insurance tax program.
Our Organization, Mission and Culture: The UI Tax unit fosters and promotes the welfare of wage earners by continuously educating employers to report and pay contributions correctly.
You will join a team of specialists who register and maintain employer accounts for Alaska’s employers who report their workers’ wages every quarter.
These records are used to calculate unemployment taxes and unemployment benefits in accordance with applicable provision of the Alaska Statutes and Regulations.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team: We value dedication to learning, communication skills, and team spirit.
We encourage contributions of ideas toward improvements in our operations, and promotional opportunities within the department.
The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position is located at 1111 W 8th St Room 203, with plenty of parking, near beautiful downtown Juneau with easy break-time access to the Juneau Seawalk, Bill Overstreet Park, and is walking distance from Foodland IGA! Who We Are Looking For: Proficiency in using a personal computer, a ten-key calculator, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel programs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage time.
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Minimum Qualifications One year of clerical work experience maintaining records that included using computer systems and performing basic arithmetic calculations.
Substitutions: Successful completion of a formal vocational education program in accounting or bookkeeping will substitute for the required experience.
Post secondary education from an accredited college will substitute for the required experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month).
Additional Required Information **PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY** THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only.
Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS Applicants must demonstrate their skill and/or experience in their responses to the supplemental questions.
Please make sure to answer the supplemental questions as thoroughly as possible.
Your responses must be supported by your application.
Please see the "QUESTIONS" tab at the top of this bulletin to preview the supplemental questions.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW A list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s).
A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.
Copies of transcripts if education is being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications APPLICATION NOTICE You can ONLY apply for this position through Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy (paper) application.
If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply.
Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply” page.
Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.
If you’re experiencing problems attaching to your application, or if you simply had forgotten, you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date.
Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered.
EDUCATION If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application.
If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.
Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.
Transcripts must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment.
If you’re unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact provided in the job posting.
If email is not an option, please call the contact person to obtain a fax number.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable.
If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.
S.
education programs; or an accredited U.
S.
state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.
Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met.
If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.
Noting, “see resume” or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
BARGAINING UNIT If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application.
If you are not a current state employee, you must mark that it does not apply to you.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy.
The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
NOTICE Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095.
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The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
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cfm?&topheader=alaska Contact Information Ginalyn Markovich Central Office Supervisor Phone: 907-465-5978 Fax: 907-465-2374 kiera.
messing@alaska.
gov Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefitsThe following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska.
Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits.
(Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.
)Insurance Benefits Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://doa.
alaska.
gov/drb/programs/index.
html for additional information.
AVTEC Confidential Correctional Officers Marine Engineers Mt.
Edgecumbe Teachers Supervisory Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining) The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts.
Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
General Government Labor, Trades and Crafts Public Safety Employees Association Masters, Mates & Pilots Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)Optional Insurance Benefits Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents) Long-term and short-term disability Accidental Death and Dismemberment Long-term care (self and eligible family members) Supplemental Survivor Benefits Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expensesRetirement Benefits Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees) Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees) Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment optionsSee https://doa.
alaska.
gov/drb/retirement/index.
html for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served Eleven paid holidays a year